DESPO HND Admission Form 2026/2027; Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara (DESPO), has opened admission into its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The form is for candidates who have completed a National Diploma (ND) and want to advance to HND studies. Applicants are advised to review the available courses, entry requirements, application fee, and screening requirements before filling out the online form.
DESPO HND Courses
DESPO offers HND programmes across business, communication, ICT, engineering, and science-based fields. Applicants must ensure their chosen course matches their ND background and academic record.
Business and Communication
- Accountancy
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Mass Communication (Film and Multimedia, Journalism)
ICT and Computer Programmes
- Software and Web Development
- Networking and Cloud Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Statistics
Engineering and Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
- Telecommunications
- Power and Machine
- Control and Instrumentation
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing
- Power Plant
- Automotive
- Industrial Maintenance Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication
Science-Based Options (Science Laboratory Technology specialisations)
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Physics/Electronics
- Environmental Biology
- Microbiology/Biochemistry
DESPO HND Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a National Diploma (ND) from an NBTE-approved institution
- Obtain at least Lower Credit in ND
- Have completed one year of Industrial Training (IT)
- Possess at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics
- ND holders with Pass grade must have at least two years of post-ND work experience
How to Apply for DESPO HND Admission
Candidates should apply online through the DESPO admission portal.
- Select “HND Application Form”
- Pay a processing fee of ₦15,000 using Verve or MasterCard
- Fill in the application form with correct details
- Submit the form online
- Print two copies of the acknowledgement slip after submission
What to Bring for Screening
DESPO will announce the screening date later. Candidates should prepare the following:
- Four passport photographs
- Bursary receipt for the application form
- ND result or certificate
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Local government certificate
Each applicant should attach one passport photograph to each form and both acknowledgement slips.
DESPO HND Application Deadline
No official deadline has been announced. Applicants are advised to complete their registration while the portal remains open and keep all printed slips safely for screening.
